Defenders of the Faith is neither bad album nor metal masterpiece. It simply is what it is, an interesting album with great songs and, well, other stuff. While is has a strong opening in "Freewheel Burning", closer "Heavy Duty/Defenders of the Faith" comes up short and merely delivers an acceptable closure.rAnother flaw is the lack of memorability in both guitar riffs and solos. They simply don't strike as hard as those on other albums (such as it's predecessor). The stinkers "Love Bites", "Eat Me Alive", and "Night Comes Down" feel downright silly. What holds up this album is that it manages to be entertaining enough to interest fans: plus, there are great tracks on here like the opener, "The Sentinel" and "Rock Hard, Ride Free". Overall, a good album, but not the band's best by any stretch.rrPersonal Rating: 3.9

catchy songs, but, Awesome songs! I think that many of them were wrote for a Live Performances, and, People must be see this album such as this respect to this sound ("Eat Me Alive", "The Sentinel" and "Heavy Duty/Defenders Of The Faith" in concert if You have the remastered release). 2nd or 3rd place in "80s Judas Priest" podium, but, even so, Greatful.

The first six songs on Defenders of the Faith are amazing metal classics. I mean, seriously, who doesn't like Freewheel Burning? But after track six, we get some bullshit reminiscent of Night Ranger, and man, that sucks.